The illegal drug heroin is an opioid, but so are powerful painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and fentanyl.

On Thursday, FOX 8 News is teaming up with other media outlets in Northeast Ohio for "Opioids: Know the Risks." We will tell you about a phone bank for people looking for help for themselves or a loved one.

We will also air Bill Sheil's powerful special: "Heroin Hits Home," at 7 p.m. on Thursday on FOX 8.